When this blog began, Bailey Tuckerman Kent was an 8-week-old Bernese Mountain Dog living in the western mountains of Maine with his writer dad, Rich. These are their stories.... and don't forget, click on most photos to enlarge.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Yago returns

Last night, Bailey and two of Yago's friends came to the airport with me to pick up our Spanish friend. I was so pleased with Bailey's behavior in the airport terminal... who knew that they allowed dogs in the place. An airport staffer watched me standing on the sidewalk for a half and hour when he finally said, "You know, he can go inside if you want." I didn't know and I was so appreciative of the guy's words. For an hour Bailey had old and young alike stopping to say hello. Most got right on the floor with him. He was gentle and laid back and rolled onto his back for most everyone asking for a belly rub. Teenaged girls and elderly "we used to have a Berner" folks petted the furry boy and enjoyed his company. It reassured me that soon he'll be an older, more settled dog and perhaps stints in the nursing home for hugs and hellos will be a possibility. He is a hug-able, happy fella who seems to make people smile.

Today, we have kids and friends popping in to say hello to Yago. Bailey played with them for hours, but now he's underneath the writer's chair taking a nap after a late night of airport love.

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Bailey's Godmother

My wonderful niece Victoria Kent is Bailey's Godmother. Victoria is a recent graduate of UCLA where she played water polo for The Bruins! Bailey loves The UCLA Bruins! Click on Victoria's picture above.

Bailey's Godfather

Bailey's Swedish brother Alex also serves as his Godfather. A singer/songwriter, Alex has been traveling the world this past year. To hear Alex's songs, click on his picture above for his YouTube channel!

Bailey's Brother Myles

A former UMaine student from Rumford, Myles worked for Rich over the course of several summers. Now Myles is a nurse. He and Bailey are bros.

Sharon Madore

"Aunt Sharon" cares for Bailey when Rich is away. Bailey has a second home at The Madore's thanks to Sharon and Mike.

Neighborhood Pal

Our next door neighbor Miles is a guitar playing, dog sitting, and yard working friend to Bailey.

Cousin Zellig Kent

At a little over a year old, Zellie knows how to play gently with his littler cousin, Bailey Tuckerman.

Cousins Minga and Bapu

Bailey's cousins Minga and Bapu used too live right up the street. They had a BIG gated yard and love sniffing and other doggie activities. Minga died a few years back and now Bapu, blind and a bit nervous, is otherwise aging gracefully in Kate and Gayle's new home.

Cousin Clancy Wood

Cousin Rayca Ristow from Joinville, Brasil

Slovakian Cousin

Wendy, the Dog of the Family Cicala in Slovakia... Rest in Peace.

Slovakian Cousin

Whiskey the Kitty of the Family Cicala in Slovakia

Bailey's Trainer

Rylee Michaud has helped Uncle Richie with puppy traits and information, and takes Bailey for instructive walks. Rylee is the highly regarded Dog Whisperer for her neighborhood in North Yarmouth... and on Burt's Point. Bailey loves her.